Back to work

So many in our community have lost their jobs since the onset of lockdown. We have invited people in this position to send in their details so we can help them find work. Here is our third group:

Name: Alan Glauber

Experience: Experienced graduate

Education: BA English and Drama [UCT]; Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama [UCT]; BA Honours [Wits]

Looking for a position in: Writing, editing, and proofreading work, but also any type of assistant/organisational work for those who feel they need someone to help sort out an overwhelmed business.

More information: I currently work as an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Examiner, which means that I assess people’s levels of English proficiency using the IELTS test. This work isn’t full-time though. I’ve haven’t received any income for six months because of COVID-19, and need to supplement my income. I have experience in corporate conference organising, running my own second-hand book stall, teaching English as a foreign language, and in the theatre, television, and movie world as an actor. I’m efficient and bright, so if you’re looking for someone to help you as a manager or assistant, I’d be interested in discussing that with you too.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: Yes

Email address: alangl@webmail.co.za

Name: Andrew Lewis

Experience: Experienced and accomplished bookkeeper with 15 years’ experience in full charge accounting, and 10 years’ experience in all aspects of property admin and management

Looking for a position in: Administration office support and management

More information: Team player but able to work at any level

Current location: Durban

Willing to relocate: Yes

Email address: adlewis199@gmail.com

Name: Anthony Katz

Experience: Computer expert

Education: Matric [King David Linksfield]; BA and BA Honours [Wits]; MPhil [Stellenbosch University]; Wits Languages; King David Linksfield Audiovisual; and IT, Sun City Languages and IT

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: anthonymkatz@gmail.com

Name: Arlene Goldberg

Experience: Insurance underwriting

Education: Damelin Night School

Looking for a position in: I’m a personal lines insurance underwriter. I am highly experienced. I’m also able to do administration work.

More information: I’m a fast but accurate typist. I have many years of insurance experience. I am honest, reliable, and dedicated to my work. I’m cheerful and like to assist clients and colleagues.

Current location: Sydenham, Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: arlene@teamgold.co.za

Name: Barret Edelstein

Experience: Marketing, New Business, and Brand Development

Education: Matric [King David High School]; BA Communications [Unisa]; Post-Graduate Marketing/Account Management [AAA School of Advertising]; Digital Marketing, Business Branding, Marketing Strategy, and Graphic Design [Udemy]

Looking for a position in: Marketing, Communications, Brand Manager, or Director

More information: As a marketing and communication expert, my experience includes creating and executing ideas to engage target audiences in innovative ways, analysis, and creating reports about the impact of the campaign. I’ve been able to use my marketing and communications skills in South Africa, Israel, and England to improve various levels of marketing and communications, business development, and project management in industries such music and entertainment, financial services, banking, telecommunications, health and beauty, and IT.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: bedelstein8@gmail.com

Name: Corinne Rothschild

Experience: Secretary / Receptionist

Education: Secretarial course [Anchor College]

Looking for a position in: Receptionist / Secretary / Admin

More information: I’m a professional, hardworking, and committed individual, with over 20 years of administrative, reception, and secretarial experience. My warm and hospitable nature is testament to the number of front-line positions I’ve been in, often being the first impression the client will have when engaging with the company. I’ve performed many tasks including client liaison, invoicing, switchboard, workers’ wages, bank statement analysis, workers’ schedules, and general office duties, as well as sales. I’m also proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and basic Excel).

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: corinnerothschild@gmail.com

Name: Daniel Traub

Experience: Experienced lawyer

Education: Matric [King David High School Linksfield]; BA LLB [Wits]

Looking for a position in: Legal Advisor / Lawyer

More information: I was admitted as an attorney and thereafter as an advocate of the high court.

Email address: danieltraub@hotmail.com

Name: Daniet Levin

Experience: Proofreader

Education: Matric [King David High School Linksfield]; BA [Unisa]; PGCE [RAU, UJ]

Looking for a position in: Proofreader

More information: I have taught before, full-time and in locum positions. I am quite creative and am currently sewing for a small company. I would work in teaching as well.

Email address: danietlevin@yahoo.com

Name: Dave Carless

Experience: Experienced customer services manager with extensive FMCG knowledge, including logistics and forecourts

Education: Matric and business-related diplomas including MAP at Wits University

Looking for a position in: Full-time or project-based, ideally in sales/logistics at any level

More information: Over 35 years FMCG experience within blue chip operations. I’m a professional results-driven customer services individual, with strong relationship building strengths.

Current location: Sandringham, Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: carlessdave@gmail.com

Name: David Joffe

Experience: Business development, managing sales teams, recruitment, training, development, and mentoring

Education: HDip.Ed

Looking for a position in: Business Development Manager

More information: I’m married with three boys aged between two and 13 years old. I’ve volunteered for Hatzolah as a responder for the last seven years. I have developed skills in business development management, including recruitment, training, management, and mentoring of sales teams. I have primarily been involved in the security industry for the past 11 years, however my skills can be used in any sector. I am dedicated and always open to learning new skills.

Email address: davidjoffe67@gmail.com

Name: Denis Sandler

Experience: Accountant

Education: B.Acc [Wits]; CA (SA)

Looking for a position in: Accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and finance

More information: I’m a mature experienced Accountant with many years of financial, accounting, admin, and management experience. After completing articles and qualifying as a CA, I’ve worked in various financial roles. My most recent position was as a Financial Director and part-owner of an IT company, taking responsibility for the full accounting and admin functions.

Current location: Sandton

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: densand@iafrica.com

Name: Mandi Garbman

Experience: Senior Art Director, and Digital Marketing and Design

Education: Matric [Herzlia] and AAA College of Advertising

Looking for a position in: Marketing and Design

More information: I have 20 years in advertising from retail, start-ups, financial, wellness, interior, FMCG, B2B, and the NPO/NGO sector working in the creative and marketing departments. Specialising in digital, print design, and social media content. Working on top-shelf international and local brands. Managing and implementing campaigns, and projects from packaging, social media, activations, animation, interior design renderings, and internal and external design.

Current location: Cape Town

Willing to relocate: Yes

Email address: mandigarbman@gmail.com

Name: Michelle Geffen

Experience: Admin

Education: Matric

Looking for a position in: Basic admin or office position, part-time or full-time within the Edenvale area

More information: I’m a very loving and patient person, with a good nature, very reliable, and honest. I have experience with basic office work.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: michelle.geffen@yahoo.com

Name: Nicole Silver

Experience: Administrator and Bookkeeper to Balance Sheet

Education: Matric [Sandringham High School]; Bookkeeping diploma [Birnam Business College]; Pastel Accounting certificate

Looking for a position in: Admin Assistant/Bookkeeper to Balance Sheet looking for a full-time job preferably in the north-eastern suburbs. Can work from home too.

More information: Worked for accountants for over 22 years. Am looking for a new challenge and change. I’m competent, capable, and have a great attitude. I’m very loyal and honest.

Current location: Gauteng

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: silvernf69@gmail.com

Name: Rael Wingrin

Experience: Experienced Bookkeeper

Education: Matric [Carmel, Pretoria]

Looking for a position in: Bookkeeping, Admin Assistant. Available for part-time work in Johannesburg and Pretoria

More information: I’m an accounting professional with many years’ experience in running my own business as well as bookkeeping services for other companies. I have experience in Pastel Accounting, SARS Efiling, Ufiling, CIPC annual returns, payroll, and import and export. I am known for my integrity, reliability, and service.

Current location: Pretoria

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: raelw.goa@gmail.com

Name: Selwyn Kanushefsky

Experience: Sales Representative and Stock Controller

Education: Matric [Kimberley Boys High School]

Looking for a position in: Sales Representative or Warehouse Manager / Stock Controller

More information: I’ve been in the sales industry for most of my life, both in store and on the road. I was in the clothing industry in Kimberley, and then moved to Johannesburg within the golf clothing world. I’ve been a sales representative for many years. I’m driven and eager to work hard and have a purpose again. I’m hands-on and dedicated.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email address: skanushefsky@gmail.com